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2009 Chevy Impala Service Traction Ctrl
Written by: chevy_owner2 on May 16, 2012 1:24:46 PM
I have 48,000 on my 2009 Chevy Impala and the Service Traction Control and then Reduce Engine Power. I have read it is the throttle body and not covered under the extended warranty. I see it is a problem with the GM truck too! Has GM filed a recall yet?
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Re: chevy impala "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" message [mbryanton]
Written by: gmcustsvcsarah on Mar 27, 2012 8:47:58 AM
mbryanton, I see your Impala is a 2009, and may still have bumper to bumper coverage on it; we can check to see what warranties remain on your vehicle if you wanted to email us the last 8 of your VIN to socialmedia@gm.com. Have you taken any steps to get this addressed since you posted? I apologize for my late response - sometimes the tool we use to find posts doesn't ... Read More
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Re: chevy impala "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" message [gmcustsvcsarah]
Written by: mbryanton on Mar 15, 2012 8:45:10 AM
What part of the warranty are they covered under? I have an Impala 2009 and I'm getting this issue as of today. Reduced engine power and "service traction control" messages. If this is not covered under warranty I certainly won't be taking it to a dealership for fixing. This is obviously a very common issue. Why has there not been a recall? Why is GM not doing anything to address the ... Read More
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Re: chevy impala "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" message [idahofarmboy]
Written by: tphilips on May 7, 2012 6:25:29 PM
I can completely relate with you. I have a 2009 Chevy Impala that does the exact same thing. When yours stalls, does your readout state Servicing disabled throttle etc etc...??? I am so frustrated with this. I cant tell you how many accidents that i have almost caused by it stalling and having to get to the side of the road.
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Re: Recall demanded need signatures [pls9927]
Written by: kwilliams2012 on May 5, 2012 6:33:18 PM
I have a 2009 Impala and received the Engine power reduced message today while driving. I have a small son and I do a lot of highway driving and thank God I wasnt on the highway when this happened. I will never buy a Chevy/Gm car again and I am disgusted that GM is ignoring this problem. Maybe there should be a class action lawsuit against them. I guess I will ... Read More
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Re: 2009 maxima [allmet33]
Written by: captain2 on Feb 20, 2008 6:23:11 AM
CTS is too small for anything called an Impala, STS maybe, but I would find it difficult to believe that GM would allow Chevy to share much with Cadillac. Think the new Impala will essentially be a Pontiac G8 from Australia
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Re: 2009 maxima [cobrazera]
Written by: captain2 on Feb 20, 2008 6:19:05 AM
I read somewhere that the replacement Impala, 2010 or 2011, will be RWD also read the same thing - when the car becomes available FWIU is largely dependent on plant capacity down under. The G8 is being built there already but they are projecting enough demand that there apparently will be a limited no. of G8s shipped over here. The Impala would obviously figure to sell more cars and I guess ... Read More
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Re: 2009 maxima [captain2]
Written by: priggly on Feb 18, 2008 2:35:40 PM
"those big ole antiquated gas hog V8s instead of a wheezy selection of pushrod V6s. Topping this all off, of course, is CRs recent nomination of the Impala V8 as its worst of the worst." If you are unable to appreciate the considerable virtues of the American small block V-8 with its delicious exhaust note and gobs of endless torque, you have my sympathies. The Chevrolet Impala received the Owner Loyalty ... Read More
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Re: 2009 maxima [allmet33]
Written by: tjc78 on Feb 19, 2008 10:45:13 AM
"There is a segment of folks that would buy a Honda if they offered a larger car" Add me to that list, I have always wanted Honda to offer a competitor to the Avalon. P.S. been away on business and enjoyed catching up on this board. You guys have been busy. I was driving a Chevy Impala as a rental..... let's just say I was happy to get back into my ... Read More
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Re: 2009 maxima [priggly]
Written by: captain2 on Feb 19, 2008 9:11:19 AM
Further, in what way does the Polk award mean nothing? Just how is it "obviously contrived and meaningless?" ANY AWARD to ANYBODY that is provided by a profit making organization MUST be regarded with a great deal skepticism - especially obvious when it says something equally nebulous like 'owner loyalty award' . Why don't you tell me what that exactly means because it certainly has nothing to do with the quality ... Read More
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Re: 2009 maxima [allmet33]
Written by: wesleyg on Feb 16, 2008 5:40:48 AM
I follow this column as a lurker and I don't want to debate "sport sedans" with anyone but you state "a 300 HP FWD vehicle can work." It certainly can, I drive one every day, Impala SS, and while I make absolutely no claims as to it being a "sports sedan", the torque steer is very manageable as long as you know its there. I'm an old-timer, owned a '66 Chevy ... Read More
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Re: 2009 Maxima [captain2]
Written by: cobrazera on Jan 17, 2008 3:35:39 AM
A more effective approach seems to be in what Acura is doing with the 286hp TL-S - electronically limiting throttle engagement when the front wheels are turned or Toyota's approach thru transmission gear selection. In typical GM fashion ( fix it, but make it cheap ), the torque steer on the V8 powered Pontiac Grand Prix was reduced by gearing it taller than the similar Chevy Impala - how's about 100MPH ... Read More
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Re: 2009-20111 Impala [charts2]
Written by: tschade on Sep 28, 2007 11:37:04 PM
Yeah you do have a point here, but only thing is that the 2008 malibu has grown in size to that of almost the current impala. For GM to have three sedans such as the malibu, impala and caprice would not be smart. GM was in serious financial difficulty and still is to some extend because it had too many models that did the same job as the next for example, ... Read More
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Re: 2009 - 2011 Impala [charts2]
Written by: tschade on Sep 28, 2007 11:30:32 PM
I agree with this to a point but you also must remember that if GM refreshens a car to quickly it won't last long enough and they won't see profits come from it as they could. Every five to six years is good for one style seven at the max with minor refreshening in between. Look at the chevy lumina 1995-2001 chevy impala 2000-2005 and now 2006-2009 or 10 for the ... Read More
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Re: 2009-20111 Impala [gb540]
Written by: 08malibumann on Jul 27, 2007 12:02:18 AM
you're full of it.... One of the reasons Chevy will be turning out a RWD Impala is remember the 92-95 Caprice that car was the # 1 selling car for 2 years, thanks to Taxi companies and The Highway Patrol... Also Ford lost their contract with the Highway Patrol when they stopped making Crown Vic's. Which now Dodge has picked up the contract for the nex 3 years with the RWD ... Read More
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Re: 2009-20111 Impala [qbrozen]
Written by: 08malibumann on Jul 26, 2007 11:35:37 PM
Ok, if you go on the Chevy website and read on the 2008 Malibu... Side Curtain Airbags are STANDARD so when the Impala is released Chevy is putting Side Curtain Airbags in that standard also; which neither the Dodge nor Ford corporations offer. GM will be the first American auto company to offer Side Curtain Airbags standard on all vehicles by 2010... cool huh
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Re: 2009-20111 Impala [qbrozen]
Written by: ryster on Jul 26, 2007 10:18:56 AM
The '08 Impala 2LT now comes with the 3.9L, 233hp V6, and starts at $25,225. Discounts and incentives will get you below $25K. It has everything I would be looking for in a RWD Impala as standard (ABS/Trac, stability control, power options, etc.) If they can build it now for $25K, they should be able to do it with the RWD, as rear wheel drive vehicles tend to cost a little ... Read More
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Re: 2009-20111 Impala [ryster]
Written by: qbrozen on Jul 23, 2007 11:31:01 AM
The only part of your post I have to disagree with is the price. The 3.5L 300 starts at just over $29k. So I don't see Chevy offering up a car that competes directly with that for $4k less.
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Re: 2009-20111 Impala [qbrozen]
Written by: ryster on Jul 23, 2007 10:38:51 AM
I am not the person you responded to, but just wanted to add some comments. I agree with you that RWD can work just as well in the snow as FWD. I drove my '99 Camaro in some pretty heavy unplowed snow and had no issues. It is all about HOW you drive, not necessarily what you are driving. RWD with good all-season or winter tires and driven sensibly will be ... Read More
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Re: 2009-20111 Impala [gb540]
Written by: qbrozen on Jul 23, 2007 6:30:59 AM
I have a feeling you won't be back to reply ... but here goes anyway. We don't yet know if AWD won't be available. I would think it is a strong possibility. BUT, let's say its not. Chevy has plenty of FWD cars in the stable to choose from. They NEED a RWD sedan! They are losing in the family sedan wars BECAUSE they are always trying to beat Honda/Toyota at ... Read More
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Re: 2009-20111 Impala [bobber1]
Written by: ryster on Jul 22, 2007 7:28:44 AM
The 2008 Impala is already posted on Chevy's website and it is the same as the 06-07 except for some changes to the trimlines and options and prices. I can't imagine Chevy would do a 2008 run and then make changes within 6 months. It can take longer than that to retool the plant for such changes, and the current Impala is selling very well for Chevy. I recall reading at ... Read More
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Re: 2009-20111 Impala [nosirrahg]
Written by: gb540 on Jul 21, 2007 2:40:57 PM
GM is making a BIG mistake if they go RWD only. Either have an affordable AWD option, or surrender your family-sedan market share to the imports. Why? I'm in the Rust Belt. RWD stinks in snow and ice! No fancy talk about differential locks, weighting down the trunk, and "snow tires" will redeem it. Besides who wants to do such baby sitting? It's not 1947 anymore. People bitch that you need ... Read More
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Re: 2009-20111 Impala [charts2]
Written by: bobber1 on Jul 20, 2007 8:00:14 AM
Hey I was shopping today for a new Impala and the Chevy dealer told me a new version is coming out in the next 6 months. He claims it will be bigger than the current Impala, but will still be FWD and have 3.5 and 3.9 liter engine options. Has anyone else heard anything about this? While I've got 152,000 on my 02 Impala, I'm going to keep driving for a ... Read More
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Re: 2009-20111 Impala [nosirrahg]
Written by: charts2 on Jun 5, 2007 6:43:33 AM
Chevy is on a roll right now. Silverado is doing very well, the Impala breaking sales records. I would believe the Cobalt will be the next for a major update. I was hoping the RWD Impala would come out when the Camaro does, but not to be. I am sure somewhere in the future (and I ain't gettn' any younger) there will be a RWD Impala in my future. I have ... Read More
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Re: 2009-20111 Impala [charts2]
Written by: nosirrahg on Jun 4, 2007 6:15:07 PM
I have no doubt Chevy can get the product right, it's the timing I'm worried about. Hard to predict the future, but I sure hope gas prices don't continue to rise at their current rate between now and the arrival of the RWD Impala.
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Re: 2009-20111 Impala [nosirrahg]
Written by: charts2 on Jun 4, 2007 3:46:05 PM
Endless possibilities........lets just hope chevy gets it right!
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Re: Impala at Nascar.. [colchester47]
Written by: charts2 on Feb 2, 2007 6:32:29 AM
The Impala SS chevrolets NAscar version of the car of tomorrow will race in 16 NASCAR races this year starting in Bristol TN. 2008 I believe it will run in 24 races. Sales of the current Monte Carlo have been dismal and the car discontinued in 2009. The Impala name plate was very popular in NASCAR racing from the late 50s through the early 60s. A Chevrolet Impala won the 1960 ... Read More
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Re: Mid or Large size... [nosirrahg]
Written by: charts2 on Jan 20, 2007 6:45:22 AM
Thats true about the fuel economy of the 409 cars from the early 60s. The engines were heavy cast iron where todays engines are mostly lightweight aluminum with many plastic components. Technology is much improved from 44 years ago. Almost everything on the 60s full size chevys operated by mechanical means where todays Impala is electronic everything. Carburated engines then were slow to react to todays electronic fuel injection. Gas was ... Read More
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Re: What do you love about your '06+ Impala? [suse]
Written by: nosirrahg on Oct 3, 2006 2:27:08 PM
The current (Nov. 06) issue of Motor Trend has info on the upcoming RWD 2010 Impala (based on the same platform as the Camaro). I wasn't particularly wowed by the renderings in the magazine (not nearly as many retro cues as I was led to believe there would be), but if you like the notion of the Camaro but need the practicality of a sedan, the 2010 Impala might be worth ... Read More
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Re: 2009 Impala [charts2]
Written by: steve333 on Aug 16, 2006 11:44:57 AM
Its exciting if it can fit in the garage. The Impala barely fits now! I also hope they don't make it so big that it is bulky and not easy to fling around. I just rented a Malibu Classic, the old style, and while the seat are horrendous and the steering kinda funky this car can fly. Its surprsingly fast, handles bumps very well, and is easy to drive. However, due ... Read More
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Re: 2009 Impala Wagon? [charts2]
Written by: nosirrahg on Aug 15, 2006 8:51:13 PM
I'd heard the Malibu would more or less step up as the primary FWD Chevy, and the Impala would go RWD, but I had no idea the Malibu would wind up being larger than the current Impala! I'll have to go back and look at the Malibu pictures and look at them in a new light now!
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2006 Impala BIASED?
Written by: charts2 on Jun 8, 2006 9:18:58 AM
Biased! Who cares! Toyota/Honda are laughing all the way to the bank. Thats business. Toyota/Honda have very smart business people and thats coming from a chevy guy. I give credit to those that deserve it. Can't wait for the 2009 Impala. No more Camry/Accord/ look-a-like Impalas. A bold new direction coming. Hopefully no more screeching windows, soft front suspension, or ticking dashboards. Lets hope they get it right.
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Impala 06/07
Written by: charts2 on May 20, 2006 5:58:27 AM
Chevrolet tested the newly designed 3.9 V6 engine for the 2007 Impala indicated that at low speeds an improvement of about 5% fuel savings. At higher speeds a savings of about 8%. Average about 6% improvement from the 2006 overall, however a lot of internal changes were made to the 2007 3.9 V6 with new solenoids and new oil galleries, oil squirters for each cylinder and many other improvements etc. It ... Read More
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Technology gap 2006 Impala
Written by: charts2 on Apr 19, 2006 5:17:30 PM
You won't see any interior changes or significant upgrades to the Impala until the next generation cars. There might be one or two new exterior colors and maybe an additional color for the interior but that will be about it. We must not forget that Chevrolet is the entry car division of GM. Buicks would compare more to Camry/Avalon upscale interiors. GMs focus is now on the RWD or AWD 2009 ... Read More
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2006 Impala
Written by: charts2 on Apr 17, 2006 6:54:26 AM
Latest from GM is that this current 2006 Impala style will be available for 2007 & 08 and the next generation Impala will start production sometime in 2008 as a 2009 model. The next Impala will be larger, much more aggressive looking, more upscale, with options including Corvette power, possibly AWD and a Hybrid model. The Malibu that is due for a major refreshening will take over as the mid sized ... Read More
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Improvements 2007 Impala ?
Written by: charts2 on Feb 15, 2006 5:54:17 PM
The exterior mirrors on the 00-05 Impalas are just right. These low cut mirrors on the 06 I believe were designed for less wind resistance and more of a sleeker look, however I don't like them. Too small. I doubt they can do much with the rear foot/leg room. That would be a major interior change. Some of these changes might occur on the 08 model, maybe a basic nav system, ... Read More
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2006 Impala
Written by: charts2 on Jan 17, 2006 6:44:29 AM
A lot of upgrades were made to this new Impala. They are sure spending a lot of $ on advertising to get the word out. I am a little disappointed in the smaller exterior mirrors. I remember when the 00 model came out Chevy made it a point to indicate how large the mirrors were. Making them smaller for 2006 doesn't make sense. Its as if they cut the bottom third ... Read More
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Re: 06 Impala SS v8/hammen2 [charts2]
Written by: hammen2 on Feb 2, 2005 7:59:04 AM
GM has shown concept Monte's/Grand Prix cars with V8's for a couple of years now. I distinctly remember reading an interview with Kurt Ritter, former Chevy division head (before he jumped ship to Toyota in 2003?), where he indicated V-8s were "probably" coming. This is something Lutz also pushed for, and he re-joined GM in August/September of 2001, IIRC. An engine program like the LS4 V-8 takes at least 3-4 ... Read More
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Re: [1487]
Written by: hammen2 on Jan 30, 2005 10:02:28 AM
The Buick vehicles have been delayed, it's my understanding. The GTO is now first up for MY 2007, with the Chevy coupe also likely MY2007. Don't know if the G8 will be 2007 or 2008 MYs. Ditto the new Buicks. Impala will probably not be until 2009. First plant to roll over to Zeta production is likely Hamtramck (where the current Bonneville, Deville, LeSabre, and Park Avenue are made). ... Read More
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Re: Future design of Impala [charts2]
Written by: hammen2 on Jan 29, 2005 8:47:45 PM
The next-gen (after the 2006 reskin) Impala will ride on the new Zeta RWD/AWD platform, being engineered in Australia by Holden and debuting on the 2006 Commodore. The US debut was originally scheduled for Buick, but now it will probably be the 2007 Pontiac GTO coupe (and likely a Chevy counterpart - possibly Camaro, possibly Chevelle). The Pontiac G8 sedan will follow, along with Buick Invicta sedan and unknown (Velite?) coupe, ... Read More
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no title
Written by: ehaase on Aug 23, 2004 11:15:33 AM
You won't see a RWD Impala before 2010, if ever. The 2006 Impala will continue to use the FWD W body platform, but will be restyled and use a 200 hp 3.5L V6 (from the Malibu) or a 240 hp 3.9L V6 with displacement on demand and variable valve timing. You may see a RWD Chevrolet coupe around 2009.
